November 2021 | British Pharmacological Society

Introducing the Early Career Pharmacologists supporting WCP2023

Early career pharmacologists will be at the heart of the World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2023, taking place in Glasgow in July. Learn more about what they're looking forward to, and how you can join us at this exciting global conference.

04 May 2023 | By Lee Page

A trip to West Africa; Gabon’s indigenous psychedelic

Could long-term substance addictions be cured from a single drug dose? This article investigates claims of the psychedelic drug ibogaine doing just that and unearths the impact the growing demand for its root source, the iboga shrub, is having on the environment. Winner of the Pharmacology Matters ECP writing competition 2023.

04 May 2023 | By Jade Pullen

Let's take action on apathy

Apathy is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterised by motivational deficit and emotional blunting. Surprisingly, it is often treated the same as depression, despite not responding to typical antidepressants. A better understanding of apathy will help develop an improved treatment approach. Runer up in the 2023 ECP writing competition.

04 May 2023 | By Megan Jackson

Time heals all wounds, but what if the healing never stops? An exploration of drug discovery in fibrosis

This piece by Marcus Ilg is a runner-up for our 2023 ECP writing competition. Judges enjoyed Marcus’ descriptive language, and ability to explain this subject matter to a wide audience.

04 May 2023 | By Marcus Ilg

An interview with 2022's journal ECR prizewinners

The British Journal of Pharmacology (BJP) and the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (BJCP) award annual prizes for the best papers published by early career researchers over the previous year. We've interviewed the three prizewinners for 2022 about their research and experience of winning.

04 May 2023 | By Asbjørn Graver Petersen,Arnim Johannes Gaebler,David Busse

Celebrating neurodiversity in STEM

How can the world of STEM create environments which encourage neuro-inclusion, and reduce barriers for neurodiverse individuals? Four pharmacology students from King's College London spoke to Prof Sara Rankin, who is working in this field, to find out more.

04 May 2023 | By Hana Kajashi,Yusra-Aina Choudhury,Anna Webster,Yasmin Marziakhall

Pharmacologist in Phrame: Professor Jeanette Woolard

Professor Jeanette Woolard talks to Dr Aisah Aubdool about how she began her career in pharmacology, and her tips for anyone looking to work in the field.

04 May 2023 | By Aisah Aubdool,Jeanette Woolard

Introducing the Canadian Glossary of Pharmacology

Introducing the Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics’ peer-reviewed, open access, expanded glossary of commonly used pharmacological terms.

04 May 2023 | By Antonios M. Diab,Brendan T. McKeown,Fabiana Crowley

Looking ahead to the World Congress of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 2023

Professor David Webb, President of WCP2023, discusses the various reasons you should join the global pharmacology community for the World Congress, taking place in July 2023.

15 December 2022 | By David Webb

Paying it forward – Creating editorial opportunities for early career pharmacologists

Outgoing Editor in Chief Dr Margaret Cunningham talks about how she became Editor in Chief, discusses her highlights of her term and looks to the future of the magazine.

15 December 2022 | By Margaret Cunningham

Medicines and women’s health, across the life course – summary of the Pharmacology 2022 symposium

BPS Policy Manager Sophia McCully reflects on the women's health symposium, which took place as part of Pharmacology 2022.